ive been getting cramps in my legs and feet...
2006-08-01 09:40:01 · 11 answers · asked by E85 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
When we use the muscles that can voluntarily be controlled, such as those of our arms and legs, they alternately contract and relax as we move our limbs. Muscles that support our head, neck, and trunk contract similarly in a synchronized fashion to maintain our posture. A muscle (or even a few fibers of a muscle) that involuntarily (without consciously willing it) contracts is called a "spasm." If the spasm is forceful and sustained, it becomes a cramp. A muscle cramp is thus defined as an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax.
Muscle cramps can last anywhere from a few seconds to a quarter of an hour, and occasionally longer. It is not uncommon for a cramp to recur multiple times until it finally goes away. The cramp may involve a part of a muscle, the entire muscle, or several muscles that usually act together, such as those that flex adjacent fingers. Some cramps involve the simultaneous contraction of muscles that ordinarily move body parts in opposite directions.
Cramps are extremely common. Almost everyone (one estimate is about 95%) experiences a cramp at some time in their life. Cramps are common in adults and become increasingly frequent with aging. However, children also experience cramps.
2006-08-01 09:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-28 14:23:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink Gatorade to replenish lost electrolytes during sports.
2006-08-01 09:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gatorade - water and electrolytes. Replace what your sweating out. This will help with the cramps.
2006-08-01 09:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by flower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Increase your calcium intake and drink more water. You shouildn't be getting cramps that much.
2006-08-01 09:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be.. make sure your well hydrated and drink a gatorade after your work out. Stretching before and after to be limber helps too.
2006-08-01 09:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by kitkool 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink more water
2006-08-01 09:42:17 · answer #7 · answered by Jet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a mineral or electrolyte problem. Supplement and see what happens.
2006-08-01 09:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by blackfangz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to eat more bananas before practice or before the game,drink more water and stretch your muscles better
2006-08-01 09:44:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink more water with electolytes such as poweraid and gateraid...
2006-08-01 10:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by bear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋